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Kentucky has strict liability for dog bites

There are many residents of Kentucky who are scared of dogs. Whether they had a bad experience as a child or just find them scary, they go out of their way to avoid meeting up with a dog. While most dogs are friendly and will just lick you all over, some dogs can bite even if they are unprovoked. In these situations, a dog owner should be held responsible for a victim's injuries.

When a dog unexpectedly bites another person it is a scary situation. Over 4 million Americans are bit by a dog each year with 39 people dying in 2017. Thousands of other victims had to visit the emergency room for their injuries. When a person is facing an unexpected dog bite, they have medical expenses that they didn't plan for. They can also have severe emotional trauma from the incident.

In Kentucky, owners of a dog that attack another person have strict liability. This means that the owner of the dog who attacked another person is liable for the dog bite regardless of any other factors. A legal professional who is skilled in personal injury can help their client get the justice they deserve. They can investigate the circumstances surrounding the dog bite and hold the dog owner responsible. Compensation may be available for medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, and other damages.

A dog bite can be a serious issue for a bite victim. It is important victims know that they have legal rights to hold the owner accountable for their negligence.

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